Survey: Environmental impact remains important to businesses despite COVID-19 crisis
Environmental and social impact issues remain of high importance for businesses even amid the ongoing crisis, according to a survey commissioned by Epson and Iris.
US poised for radical change on climate policy under President Biden
US President Joe Biden has ordered the new administration to review oil and gas projects on federal land, scrap fossil fuel subsidies, and replace the government’s vehicle fleet with electric cars.
Slovenia offers EUR 1.5 million in incentives for green jobs
Slovenia has set yet another shining example in the region, offering EUR 1.5 million in subsidies to employers who hire people in green jobs.
What lifestyle changes are people ready to make to help fight climate change?
Americans, Chinese, and Europeans say it would be easier to give up flying to fight climate change than to stop eating meat, buying new clothes, owning a car, or using video streaming services. However, for Europeans and Americans giving up their car would be the hardest option, and for the Chinese, to stop eating meat. […]
Albanian parliament approves climate change bill
The Albanian parliament has approved a climate change bill, which, among other things, provides a legal basis for adopting a National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021-2030 and the foundation for transposing and implementing the EU’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive. The law, which passed the Albanian parliament in December, envisages integrating climate change […]
Pledges in Trees in Cities Challenge reach 11 million
UNECE said 11 million trees would be planted as a result of its Trees in Cities Challenge. Tirana vowed to plant almost one tree per inhabitant
EU leaders agree on budget, green recovery funds, 55% emission cut goal
The European Parliament is set to vote on a proposal for the EU's seven-year budget, green recovery funds and the 55% emission cut target
Montenegro’s new cabinet to ban small hydropower, revise concessions
Prime Minister-designate Zdravko Krivokapić said the government would ban the construction of small hydropower plants and review all concessions